Papers of John Adams, volume 4

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30 July., 30 July 1776 Adams, John Continental Congress, Board of War
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30 July. The congress resolved that the recruitment bounties paid to officers be extended to those enlisting men in the new army for three years; that General Mercer's plan to build boats be approved and materials supplied for that purpose; that General Schuyler be permitted to publish portions of the treaty with the Six Nations; and that an Indian chief, Cayashuta of Niagara, be invited to visit the congress ( JCC , 5:620–621).